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Canagliflozin/metformin is indicated in adults aged 18 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Adverse effects
In the United States, sitagliptin/metformin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. [5] [6]In the European Union, sitagliptin/metformin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes; in combination with a sulfonylurea as an adjunct to diet and exercise "in people ...
It can be used alone (if metformin therapy is ineffective or not tolerated) or in combination with other antidiabetic drugs, including insulins. [ 3 ] According to a 2015 analysis, albiglutide is less effective than other GLP-1 agonists for lowering glycated hemoglobin (HbA 1c , an indicator for long-term blood glucose control) and weight loss.
A recall has been ordered for a high-profile diabetes drug after producers discovered it contained alarmingly high levels of a cancer-causing impurity. Marksans Pharma Limited has recalled ...
The FTC sued UnitedHealth Group's Optum unit, CVS Caremark and Cigna's Express Scripts for allegedly steering diabetes patients towards higher priced insulin.
Novo Nordisk Inc. settled two lawsuits on Friday, agreeing to pay more than $25 million to settle lawsuits that accused the pharmaceutical manufacturer of illegally promoting a bleeding disorder ...
Benfluorex, sold under the brand name Mediator, is an anorectic and hypolipidemic agent that is structurally related to fenfluramine (a substituted amphetamine).It may improve glycemic control and decrease insulin resistance in people with poorly controlled type-2 diabetes.
Metformin is the British Approved Name (BAN), the United States Adopted Name (USAN), and the International Nonproprietary Name (INN). It is sold under several brand names . Common brand names include Glucophage, Riomet, Fortamet, and Glumetza in the US. [ 176 ]